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EPR PropertiesEPR -2.05%81 Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.48 as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 6.55. GuruFocus rates EPR with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $51.05 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 572 REITs companies, EPR Properties ranks better than 59.62% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for EPR Properties's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
EPR'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.45 Med: 6.55 Max: 18.62
Current: 5.45
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of EPR Properties was 18.62. The lowest was 5.45. And the median was 6.55.
EPR's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 59.62% of 572
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 6.545
vs EPR: 5.45
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
EPR Properties Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
EPR Properties Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for EPR Properties's Debt-to-EBITDA can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the REIT - Specialty subindustry, EPR Properties's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
EPR Properties Debt-to-EBITDA vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, EPR Properties's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where EPR Properties's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
EPR Properties (EPR) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.48 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on EPR Properties. This is 16% below median its historical median of 6.55. Over the past decade, EPR Properties' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.45 to 18.62. According to the industry distribution chart, EPR Properties ranks #231 out of 572 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 40.4%.
Is EPR Properties' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
EPR Properties' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.48 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 6.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.45 to a high of 18.62. The REITs industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.55. EPR Properties' value of 5.48 is 16.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, EPR Properties ranks #231 out of 572 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, EPR Properties has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EPR Properties' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to FRMI and OUT?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, EPR Properties ranks #231 out of 572 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts EPR Properties in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.55. EPR Properties' value of 5.48 is 16.3% below this benchmark. Historically, EPR Properties' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.45 to 18.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.55 vs. the industry median of 6.55, EPR Properties has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-EBITDA for a REITs company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among REITs companies is 6.55, based on 572 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. EPR Properties's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.48 is 16.3% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on EPR Properties. For the REITs industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. EPR Properties's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.48, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 6.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EPR Properties stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EPR Properties (EPR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $51.05, compared to a current price of $62.62 — trading 22.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.48, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 6.55 and 16.3% below the REITs industry median of 6.55. EPR Properties' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For EPR Properties (EPR), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.48 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is EPR Properties (EPR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EPR Properties stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $62.62 is trading 22.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $51.05.
GuruFocus considers EPR Properties to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for EPR:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 5.48 (16% below median its 10-year median of 6.55)
GF Value™: $51.05 vs. price of $62.62 (22.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 16.3% below the REITs median (#231 of 572)
No single metric tells the full story. See the EPR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
EPR Properties is a real estate investment trust that focuses on underwriting experiential property investments on key industry and property cash flow criteria, and the credit metrics of tenants and customers. The company invests in two property segments: Experiential, including theaters, family entertainment centers, ski resorts, and other attractions; and Education, including early childhood education centers and private school properties. The company's business is focused on Experiential real estate. The majority of revenue comes from the Experiential sector.
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